Oahu North Shore Circle Island Tour

This North Shore Circle Island Tour offers an immersive way to explore Oahu with a special focus on the island’s world-famous North Shore. Designed for guests who want to highlight this iconic region while still enjoying Oahu’s most scenic coastal viewpoints, cultural landmarks, and movie locations, the tour covers over 30 notable spots and includes more than 10 engaging stops. Beginning in Waikiki, you’ll pass historic sites such as the Moana Surfrider Hotel, Duke Kahanamoku Statue, and Waikiki Beach before heading toward Oahu’s lush interior and legendary surf zones. On the way, enjoy exclusive stops at a secluded monk seal beach, the World War I Memorial, Diamond Head Lookout, and Hawaii Five-0 filming locations. The journey continues through Schofield Barracks to the Dole Plantation—where your guide shares insights into Hawaii’s pineapple history—before you travel through Haleiwa surf town, Turtle Beach at Laniakea, Waimea Bay, Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and the North Shore’s famous shrimp farms, where you’ll also enjoy a lunch stop at the Kahuku Food Trucks offering fresh Hawaiian dishes, poke bowls, Korean BBQ, and vegetarian options.

After lunch, the tour follows Oahu’s stunning eastern coastline with views and stops at landmarks such as the Mormon Temple, Polynesian Cultural Center, Kualoa Ranch’s iconic movie valleys, Chinaman’s Hat, the Macadamia Nut Farm for free samples, and scenic beaches like Waimanalo—ranked the #1 beach in the USA. The route continues past Sea Life Park, Makapuʻu Lookout, Sandy Beach, Halona Blowhole, Eternity Beach, Hanauma Bay, and Koko Head Lookout, offering spectacular photo opportunities and insights into Hawaiian history, culture, film production, and natural landscapes. With a small-group setting for a more personalized experience, guests enjoy the comfort of a spacious van, bottled water, and storytelling from an expert guide. The tour includes free Waikiki pick-up, operates in English or German, and lasts approximately 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Moderate walking is required, routes may vary due to weather or traffic, and gratuity and lunch are not included. This tour is perfect for travelers wanting a complete, engaging Oahu experience with extra time dedicated to the iconic North Shore.